I guess the biggest thing is that I committed to a spiritual center before I do anything else. And I put some daily things in my life into practice and I maintain that, to make sure that I don't drop the ball. Kathy Mattea ballbigcenter share on social
Your voice is vibrant for only a certain part of your life. There are some records I've always wanted to make, and I don't know if I want to waste this time beating on the door of the charts. Kathy Mattea beatchartdoor Change image and share on social
I really think that's what music and art is about. It's another way to connect to the divine. It's a real pure way of touching that deeper reality beneath our life. Kathy Mattea artbeneathconnect Change image and share on social
That's the great paradox of living on this earth, that in the midst of great pain you can have great joy as well. If we didn't have those things we'd just be numb. Kathy Mattea earthgreatjoy Change image and share on social
You have to listen to what resonates within your own gut. You find your direction there. Your voice comes out. Kathy Mattea directionfindgut Change image and share on social
There's nothing more fun than sitting in a circle playing with people who are really into it. Kathy Mattea circlefunpeople Change image and share on social
We rob ourselves of so much by focusing on the wrong stuff. And the ability to get into the moment and deal with what is, that's the real opportunity. Kathy Mattea abilitydealfocus Change image and share on social
When you keep the caliber of musicians very high in the band, people are going to come and go. Some of them will be people who have to try various things, it's natural. Kathy Mattea bandcaliberhigh Change image and share on social
Can you blame them? We have to filter so much information these days. But it does make it difficult for an artist. I'm 46 years old now. I've had a lot of life experience and my voice has changed. People who expect the same old me are bound to be disappointed. Kathy Mattea artistbindblame share on social
Or if I have my head in the results, I can't work with what I have, because I'm trying to force something to happen. And with singing, any time you force it, you tighten up. If you tighten up, you're screwed, nothing will work. Kathy Mattea forcehappenhead share on social